Four Dead Queens(111)

To Amie Kaufman, thank you for all your invaluable advice and being such a wonderful friend. Also, thanks to Nicole Hayes, Jay Kristoff, Shivaun Plozza, all of Hillary’s Angels, Team Pusheen, EaF and The Wordsmiths for your ongoing support. Much love to the Literarians for their encouragement over the years. Raising my glass in your honor!

Hugs to the rest of my friends and family. I’m always taken aback by how excited you are about my book. It means the world! A special thanks to Jessica Ponte Thomas and Shannon Thomas for always being there for me.

To my Disney prince, Andrew Lejcak, thank you for putting up with all my book talk. I know it’s not something you understand completely, and because of that, it means even more that you let me waffle on and on and on . . . I love that I get to share this journey with you. And look, I called you a prince!

To Mum and Dad, you taught me that dreams don’t always come true like in the movies; it requires more than wishing upon a star or a fairy godmother’s bibbity bobbity boo. From a young age, I was determined to work hard to achieve my dreams. It’s because of you that they’re now all coming true. I’m so lucky to be your daughter.

Many hugs and kisses to my furry “workmates,” Lilo and Mickey. Sitting at the computer all day and late into the night would’ve been lonely without you, although I could’ve done without you climbing all over the keyboard!

To Gary Rodney, my behavioral optometrist in Sydney. The years before I started your therapy were the hardest of my life, unable to read or write due to my poor vision. The words “thank you” are far too inconsequential for what you’ve done for me. You are my HIDRA.

I must also acknowledge and thank Walt Disney. Without you, I would not be the person I am today, and I would not believe in the power, magic and enchantment of storytelling.

Lastly, thank you! Even through the murder and mayhem, I hope Four Dead Queens has brought some wonder and joy into your life. Thank you for choosing my book!